— Law enforcement is turning to 360-degree cameras on electric vehicles more often to solve crimes “This is modern-day policing in the 21st century,” said Detective Justin Smith with the Cherry Hills Village Police Department Two vehicles were broken into at Three Pond Park in Englewood and the second happened just four days later said the owner of a Rivian electric vehicle turned in video showing one of the break-ins the suspect is seen looking into vehicles' windows before using a tool to gain access to a black sedan Detectives were able to use the video from the Rivian license plate reader technology and surveillance video from where the suspect used the victim’s credit cards to identify him “When it comes to solving crimes like these it’s about getting into the community and talking with residents and finding out if they have cameras and going to businesses and finding out if they have cameras asking if they have seen the suspect before.” Cherry Hills Village Police Chief Jason Lyons attributed the investigation's outcome to cooperation from the community and the diligent work of investigators He faces charges for first-degree criminal trespass to a vehicle He is currently in custody at the Arapahoe County Detention Facility Denver7 is committed to making a difference in our community by standing up for what's right lending a helping hand and following through on promises seven-bath mansion with a three-tiered stone fountain sits on a 2.5-acre lot Photos courtesy Luke Gottlieb of Victor of Valencia When Marie Logsden and Matt Buckstein purchased 3 Carriage Brook Road in Cherry Hills Village they knew that the 8,300-square-foot mansion was in disrepair and required extensive work But the now newlyweds were confident that they could restore the Mediterranean-style home and transform it into a desert spa retreat “I like homes that know who they are,” Logsden said seven-bath house sits on a 2.5-acre lot with a 20-tree orchard a 13-bed vegetable garden and a lavender field anchored by a stone fountain The $6.2 million sale price includes landscaping plans for a pool Logsden and Buckstein are the co-founders of Driven Plastics a company that utilizes plastic waste to create additives that enhance roadways Logsden is the company’s chief strategy officer and serves on the leadership foundation board of the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce Buckstein is the company’s special projects director He’s also a former American Idol contestant and country singer who has performed around Colorado for a decade The couple bought the mansion in June 2022 for $3.6 million and spent 18 months renovating it before moving in They worked with Scout Interiors and Hut Collective to update the home designed by architect Bob Silvestri That work included updating all the bathrooms and the kitchen and updating the home’s infrastructure they kept key details like the home’s ornate front door and ceiling beams “The beams are part of the original design and we built the look and feel of the house around them,” Logsden said Logsden and Buckstein also hired Colorado artisans to create pieces for the home handmade tables and a custom stucco bench for the piano room The couple at the house on their wedding day The home also features a wine cellar and gym Buckstein has a rehearsal studio connected to the garage on the far side of the house Logsden said the home is perfect for entertaining “It was a fun way to enjoy the space,” she said who are building a home in Buena Vista and need to spend more time focusing on the Driven Plastic’s plant in Pueblo decided to sell the Cherry Hills mansion and decrease their footprint in Denver They plan to keep a smaller place in Denver “The property should be enjoyed by someone who will be there,” Logsden said Listing agent Jorgen Jensen with Fantastic Frank said the home would be ideal for a family or someone who wants a horse property since it includes a horse run and barn It also would appeal to someone looking for a private retreat “They created a desert spa-like retreat center in a residential home setting,” he said This story is for our paid subscribers only Please become one of the thousands of BusinessDen members today Renew now by choosing a subscription below ALL MEMBERSHIPS RENEW AUTOMATICALLY. 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Update my browser now × The Colorado Department of Education recently recognized 14 Cherry Creek School District schools for academic achievement and growth during the 2023-24 school year Those schools received banners recognizing their accomplishment Twelve schools received the John Irwin School of Excellence Award which was established in 2008 and is given to schools that demonstrate exceptional academic achievement over time Schools that receive the John Irwin Award earned an “exceeds expectations” rating on the Academic Achievement indicator of the School Performance Frameworks reflecting exceptional performance in math three schools received the Governor’s Distinguished Improvement Award which was established in 2002 and is given to schools that demonstrate exceptional student growth over time Governor’s Distinguished Improvement Award recipients earned an “exceeds expectations” rating on the Academic Growth indicator of the School Performance Frameworks reflecting consistently high rates of student growth in English language arts Back to CCSD News District Map Contact Us admin August 6, 20242024 Incidents, August 2024, Events, Home You may have noticed it as you’ve driven through Cherry Hills Village Maybe your call dropped or the GPS stopped working Poor cell service is an issue that Cherry Hills Village residents have been concerned about for a long time and city council members are now trying to figure out the next steps in resolving the issue The issue was potentially going on the November 2024 ballot but following overwhelming resident feedback at Tuesday night's city council meeting Cherry Hills Village officials have been looking into the issue for the past year by meeting with consultants they settled on a solution involving three 100-foot poles to increase cell service range The plan was to place those towers in City The city said this solution would not require any tax increases for residents residents said they were all for increasing cell coverage in the area; however they wanted to have more of a say in in finding alternate solutions moving forward “I don’t think there’s been enough community input into this plan It’s not for a lack of trying - I’m not being critical - but I do support staff’s proposal to create a community group to look at this issue more closely,” said resident Mike Plachy The sentiment was echoed throughout the night I answered yes on the survey.But I do want to say that I recommend that city council follow staff's recommendation of putting it on the November ballot measure and to form the citizen committee,” said resident Matt Carell Cherry Hills Village officials said the city is no longer pursuing this for the November 2024 ballot and is cancelling the two upcoming town halls one of which was scheduled for Wednesday night Cherry Hills Village City Council will now discuss next steps during a study session in the near future Doug Robinson is running unopposed for Cherry Hills Village City Council District One He will take the place of current CHV Mayor ProTem Randy Weil Doug and Diane Robinson have lived in Cherry Hills Village for 28 years mostly in the Cherry Creek public school system (the youngest went to Colorado Academy for middle and high school) After rising to become head of the equities division at former Denver investment banking firm Hanifen Imhoff Robinson left with others from the firm to start St a big four worldwide accounting and consulting firm He is now the managing partner at Dry Fly Capital as well as Adjunct Professor of Finance at CU Boulder.  Doug ran for the Republican nomination for Colorado governor but faced strong headwinds as the only one of four candidates in the primary who had not previously held elective office despite haling from a distinguished political bloodline is a sitting United States Senator from Utah and a former governor of Massachusetts Secretary of Housing and Urban Development under President Nixon Doug has often attributed his commitment to public service to watching his family serve since he was very young Doug and Diane Robinson turned their attention to their children’s schools and the issues they observed in their community Doug served on the board of Colorado Academy where he held the position of Finance Chair He was also Assistant Varsity Tennis coach.  Doug’s community activities included leadership positions on his HOA Doug and Diane started three child-focused nonprofits which they founded in 2013 with Greenwood Village resident Henny Lasley It is focused on protecting kids across the country from the dangers of today’s marijuana Doug served on the CHV Master Plan Committee which gave him “a desire to continue involvement in our Village to protect what is wonderful about it.” we asked Doug what issues he expects to deal with as a member of the CHV City Council He told us he is ready and willing to tackle the problem of the city’s poor cell phone coverage managing Quincy Farm,  and protecting CHV’s home rule rights over zoning policy To the question of whether there are any city policies that he believes warrant reviewing “Cherry Hills is in a very good place.  Our challenge is to “not mess it up” protecting all that is good about the city and dealing with the new challenges that arrive to maintain this wonderful place for the next generations.” We also asked where he stood on the three CHV ballot issues Doug told The Villager he is a “yes” on Ballot Question 2A “The City Council should be unrestricted to manage Quincy Farm in accordance with the original Easement.” “The Ballot initiative seeks to put restrictions on Quincy Farm’s use and mandate requirements that are outside the scope of the original agreement I have listened carefully to Cat Andersen’s (the previous owner who gifted the Farm to the City) wishes and the City and Land Preserve are adhering to them I want limited public access on the West side and careful consideration by Council on what to do with the main house.” The entrance to 5 Walden Lane in Cherry Hills Village A local insurance executive has listed the Cherry Hills mansion he bought nearly a decade ago Charles “Chuck” McDaniel is asking $8 million for the 11,500-square-foot mansion at 5 Walden Lane eight-bath home sits on a gated 2.5-acre estate It has been fully remodeled inside and out McDaniel bought the property for $3.9 million in May 2015 The open floor plan features acacia-engineered wood flooring and Sub-Zero appliances and includes a butler’s pantry The main floor also includes a guest suite with a private entrance The second floor also includes three additional ensuite bedrooms The walk-out basement includes another en suite bedroom The estate also includes a three-car and a two-car garage both with epoxy flooring and custom cabinets The exterior includes 16,000 square feet of new pavers Alyssa McDaniel of Coldwell Banker Realty 44 listed the property on Feb the owner and principal of M5 Insurance LLC worked for Kansas City-based Lockton Companies for over 20 years serving as CEO of the Mountain West region from 2000 to 2018 After resigning in early 2019, he joined Alliant Insurance Services and recruited other Lockton employees. Several lawsuits followed, and court documents revealed that Alliant offered McDaniel nearly $20 million in guaranteed compensation plus the possibility of an additional $15 million expecting him to use part of it to attract other Lockton employees In December 2023, McDaniel pleaded guilty to misdemeanor harassment after initially being accused of child sexual assault The plea agreement required him to complete one year of probation and take a sexual harassment prevention course ALL MEMBERSHIPS RENEW AUTOMATICALLY. YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR A 1 YEAR MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL AT THE RATE IN EFFECT AT THAT TIME UNLESS YOU CANCEL YOUR MEMBERSHIP BY LOGGING IN OR BY CONTACTING [email protected] FOR ASSISTANCE WITH YOUR MEMBERSHIP PLEASE EMAIL [email protected] – Tom Doak said he hasn’t sought out renovation or restoration work in recent years after having done plenty of such work earlier in his career But working with Eric Iverson of Renaissance Golf they made an exception at iconic Cherry Hills Country Club Commissioned in 2007 and finishing in 2022 Doak and Iverson touched almost every part of Cherry Hills They restored Little Dry Creek that meanders across the course renovated other bunkers and restored greens to the original form as designed by William Flynn in the 1920s Doak said the work was focused on how the members play the course more than hosting large tournaments the best players in the 1920s hit the ball about as far as club members do today,” Doak said it works really well for the membership at Cherry Hills right now.” Tom Doak's take on minimalismBest private courses in ColoradoHow we rate coursesThe course features some of the best “tilt” greens in the world with sometimes strong slopes across the entire length of a putting surface instead of many internal contours It can be more difficult to build tilted greens with notable slopes today because greens speeds have increased as agronomy has improved “We’re envious that they got to build greens like that back in the day when that was easy to do and made sense,” he said “It’s hard to build just a simple because it’s either half a percent too much slope and it doesn’t work at all or half a percent too little and it’s boring But we didn’t really have to do much to those greens Editor's note: Golfweek's Best course raters judge courses in 10 categories on a points basis of 1-10 then offer a non-cumulative overall rating How well the holes individually and collectively adhere to the land and to each other the clever design features a figure-8 front nine at the interior with the back nine looping counter-clockwise around it Little Dry Creek – don’t let the name fool you it’s full of water – meanders through the western side of the property and features prominently on six holes (while crossing another) especially since the 2022 restoration.My rating: 8 out of 10 Integrity of design (classic courses only)The extent to which the existing holes either conform to the original design intent or for those courses that have been renovated the extent to which the holes embody a character that is cohesive rather than fragmentary Doak and his team focused on restoring William Flynn’s original shapes and forms wherever possible Especially important was the emphasis placed on Little Dry Creek the effects of which had been somewhat negated in past work over the decades.My rating: 8 Ease of integration of all built-out elements with native land Extent to which land plan facilitates long views of surrounds and/or interior views of property From the stately clubhouse on the eastern flank of the layout views stretch across the course on the edge of the High Plains to the distant Rocky Mountains makes great use of the surrounding hillsides Surrounding homes that have been built in recent decades are in view but really only in play for truly errant shots.My rating: 8 variety and playability of putting surfaces Restoring the greens and surrounds to William Flynn’s original forms was a key part of the Doak team’s work The subtleties of the interior slopes blend beautifully into the overall tilts A missed approach on the wrong side of such a green leads to a delicate pitch over the green’s highest point onto a downhill surface.My rating: 9 The par 3s range from 165 to 242 yards off the back tees but they are much closer in length as a group from the member tees with two of the holes playing to the exact 188-yard length on the scorecard Adjusting each hole’s playing length to various pin locations each day is crucial to prevent such parity in length.My rating: 6 Range of right-to-left and left-to-right drives and second shots required medium and short: Cherry Hills presents a little of everything with its par 4s Well-placed fairway bunkers force players to make strategic decisions off the tees as they angle for the best approach lines into tilted greens Holes move well in every direction.My rating: 8 Variety of risk/reward opportunities on tee shot; how interesting the second shots are; variety of third shots required For members the layout plays as a par 72 with the uphill 18th hole a par 5 The reintroduction of cross bunkers on the 17th is a favorite aspect of Doak’s renovation features one of the most tilted greens on the course perfect for challenging approach shots played with a wedge.My rating: 7 conifers and other flora enhance the design and playability of a course without overburdening it or compromising strategic flexibility and agronomy but hundreds of trees were cleared in the restoration This opened playing lines allowing for strategic width of fairways promoted better turf conditions and improved views.My rating: 8 discounting for short-term issues (weather or top dressing); extent of native areas; diversity of plant life and wildlife Too much emphasis is often placed on the pursuit of speed and smoothness of putting surfaces it’s impossible to play Cherry Hills without being blown away by the condition of these greens Cherry Hills is a lofty (and typically unobtainable) example of what can be achieved by well-financed The sense of the place as worthy of spending four hours on it From the plaque commemorating Arnold Palmer driving the first green en route to winning the 1960 U.S Cherry Hills is one of the definitive greats of American parkland golf Overall ratingThis is not a cumulative score The restoration has put Cherry Hills back into position to host top-tier championships The focus on classic design elements shines through especially on some of the best tilt greens found anywhere forcing players to strategize off the tee to set up the best angle of attack to any pin positions Shea Properties wants to turn the office building at 4340 S The ritzy municipality of Cherry Hills Village has objected to a rezoning that could put income-restricted apartments at its doorstep “We have very serious concerns that you’re stranding low-income families on an island between I-25 no access to grocery stores and no access to transit,” Cherry Hills Mayor Katy Brown said at a Denver Planning Board meeting this month Brown also sent a six-page letter to Denver officials dated June 12 opposing the rezoning of 4340-4350 S which is in Denver but across the street from Cherry Hills Village The property has two office buildings on it Denver-based Shea Properties is under contract to purchase the vacant four-story office building to the north with plans to refashion the structure into 143 apartments that would be reserved for those making an average of 60 percent of the area median income The latter figure corresponds to a max of $27,400 a year for an individual based on current figures The mayor of the city of 6,400 people said Shea’s proposal should be more suburban in nature like row homes instead of an apartment complex Brown noted that the nearest bus stop is about three-quarters of a mile away and runs once every 30 minutes and that the area meets USDA’s definition of a “food desert.” and services are in the Belleview Station area and cater to a high-end market with businesses such as Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse and clothing boutiques that sell designer clothing,” Brown wrote The median household income in Cherry Hills Village tops $250,000 Brown noted that the rezoning would apply to the whole parcel even though Shea Properties is not buying the office building to the south Brown said she was concerned that more dense housing could eventually be built there “Rezoning this entire 12-acre property … would actually allow the addition of hundreds of units – literally a wall of high-density housing directly across the street from very low-density single-family housing,” Brown said at the July 3 Planning Board meeting The Denver City Council will vote on whether to approve the rezoning on Aug The council had been scheduled to vote June 17. But that plan was upended after Brown’s letter, and another from the mayor of nearby Greenwood Village noted that Cherry Hills had not been notified of the rezoning like a report written by Denver city staff referring to the area where Cherry Hills sits as “unincorporated Arapahoe County.” Denver’s zoning code requires that all properties within 200 feet of a proposed rezoning be notified by the city even if the parcel falls outside Denver’s borders three homes in Cherry Hills should have received notices the June 17 council meeting saw its members kick the item back to Denver’s Planning Board to restart the rezoning process to allow for proper notification “There was some minor technical error in the way it (the rezoning) was noticed and so the city said they want to go back through all of this process — which we’re doing — and Shea’s very supportive of that,” said Peter Culshaw executive vice president of Shea Properties The properly-notified rezoning has since been discussed and forwarded by Denver’s Planning Board and a City Council committee Much of the conversation in those meetings centered around the notification error and less so on Cherry Hills Village’s objections to the merit of the rezoning it’s all nonsense,” Culshaw said of the objections His main point: You can’t change the nature of suburbia “There’s grocery stores a couple of miles away,” he said “I live a couple miles away from a grocery store Transit … you’re a mile away from light rail The average age of people in affordable tends to be a little younger So I think that there is access to transit “People can live closer to where they work Matt Geiger covers commercial real estate and development for BusinessDen He joined the newsroom in October 2023 after interning in the summer of 2022 The 14,481-square-foot home sits on an elevated acre-plus lot in the Devonshire Heights neighborhood is looking to sell his Cherry Hills Village mansion for nearly double what he paid Mason purchased the 14,500-square-foot home at 9 Sedgwick Drive in 2019 for $3.2 million and listed it with Stuart Crowell and James Falcone with Compass-Denver on Feb for $8.9 million in March 2023 with Engel & Volkers before lowering the price several times to $6.95 million in May and ultimately removing the listing in July Crowell and Falcone researched before recommending the new price and encouraged the seller to make changes including repainting and using different staging a hot tub and a concert-grade sound system The home sits on an elevated acre-plus lot in the Devonshire Heights neighborhood a small enclave of 52 homes with only one street providing access Crowell said Mason was attracted by the home’s privacy and large size He made cosmetic and mechanical improvements and a smart home system to control the lighting It also includes an alarm system and a dedicated patrol team 11-bath home also boasts what Crowell called one of the best offices in Cherry Hills The office occupies most of the second floor and includes circular wood features on the ceiling The home’s entrance includes a custom-lighted water feature The sunroom opens to a terrace with mountain views The chef’s kitchen includes top-tier KitchenAid and Viking appliances and the primary suite offers pool access and a spa-inspired bath The five-car heated garage includes epoxy floors RV parking with sewage disposal and a tandem limousine bay Falcone said the home would likely appeal to a professional athlete or executive who wants privacy and security It also would appeal to artists who want space to display artwork The home also could serve as a venue for charity events Prospective buyers who have toured the mansion include a mix of local residents and people from California and New York Nebraska-based private equity firm McCarthy Capital acquired the company for an undisclosed price in 2018 ALL MEMBERSHIPS RENEW AUTOMATICALLY. YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR A 1 YEAR MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL AT THE RATE IN EFFECT AT THAT TIME UNLESS YOU CANCEL YOUR MEMBERSHIP BY LOGGING IN OR BY CONTACTING [email protected] FOR ASSISTANCE WITH YOUR MEMBERSHIP PLEASE EMAIL [email protected] Daily Weather Report Powered By: Colorado Rockies third baseman Kris Bryant’s Lamborghini Huracan is seen in a photo taken by a license-plate-detecting camera on Sept Bryant’s license plate was obscured by Cherry Hills Village police This image is for illustrative purposes and not of the vehicle reported stolen from Cherry Hills Village Colorado Rockies outfielder Kris Bryant (23) in the sixth inning of a baseball game Friday A $300,000 Lamborghini Huracan was reported stolen from Cherry Hills Village with police records listing the victim's name as Kris Bryant owned by 'Kristopher Bryant,' according to a police affidavit had been contracted for transport to his home in Las Vegas who was found to be part of a larger vehicle theft ring involving fake documents and VIN-switching was charged with two felony counts of possessing and transferring stolen vehicles facing up to 20 years in prison and $20,000 in fines if convicted under Nevada state law A $300,000 Lamborghini Huracan was reported stolen last month from Cherry Hills Village with police records listing the victim’s name as Kris Bryant — the same name as the Colorado Rockies' $182 million third baseman According to the Cherry Hills Village Police Department a gray 2023 Lamborghini Huracan Coupe Tecnica was reported stolen on Oct owned by “Kristopher Bryant,” according to a police affidavit When it failed to arrive at its intended destination the incident triggered a multi-agency investigation UPDATE: After the Denver Gazette initially broke this story on Nov  Detective Justin Smith of the Cherry Hills Village Police Department confirmed to multiple media outlets that the vehicle's owner was Colorado Rockies player Kris Bryant CHVPD discovered that a business email scheme had compromised the transport company allowing suspects to reroute the vehicle without authorization CHVPD analysts and detectives traced the transport truck to Las Vegas where they teamed up with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department’s VIPER Auto Theft Team and Homeland Security Investigations to recover the vehicle on Oct Las Vegas police spotted the stolen Lamborghini on Desert Inn Road according to police documents obtained by the Denver Gazette LVMPD’s VIPER Auto Theft Task Force uncovered a larger vehicle theft ring involving Tieu who allegedly trafficked luxury cars using fake documents and VIN switching detectives found a stolen Rolls-Royce Cullinan along with a 2024 Yukon Denali estimated to be worth $124,000 investigators found the Rolls-Royce in the Palms Casino parking lot Surveillance footage showed Tieu and an accomplice unloading the Rolls-Royce from a trailer and then preparing it for resale with fake VIN stickers and fraudulent documents The $400,000 Rolls-Royce had been acquired through identity theft and reprogrammed with a new key fob along with other tampered documents and VIN-switching tools found in Tieu’s hotel room revealed the complex network behind a multi-state luxury car theft operation Tieu was charged with two felony counts of possessing and transferring stolen vehicles He was released on a $50 surety bond and confirmed representation by attorney Richard A according to court documents from Nevada’s Clark County An additional preliminary hearing is scheduled for Feb “This case underscores the Cherry Hills Village Police Department's commitment to protecting the community from sophisticated criminal schemes," said CHVPD Police Chief Jason Lyons "Through the diligent work of CHVPD's crime analyst officers and collaborative partnerships with national and local agencies stolen property was returned to its rightful owner It's been widely reported that Kris Bryant of the Colorado Rockies is a resident of Cherry Hills and went to high school in the Las Vegas area The Denver Gazette has reached out to the Rockies Two suspects were arrested for stealing and attempting to smuggle Lamborghinis worth over half a million dollars across state lines Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Stories you've missed since your last login: Recommended stories based on your interests: At least nine multi-million-dollar homes in Arapahoe County have been targeted as part of a “distinctive” trend of burglaries that spans multiple states The target residences are luxury homes that back up to open spaces like green belts Law enforcement officials say masked burglars break into the homes between 5 and 8 p.m and the crimes are thus being dubbed “dinnertime burglaries.” The so-called dinnertime burglars have swiped nearly $1 million worth of items like cash according to investigators from the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office and Cherry Hills Village who discussed the crime trend on Thursday they broke into my neighbor’s home just two weeks ago and they removed the safe out of the wall," said Tony Certella Burglars had hit four homes in Cherry Hills Village one in Columbine Valley and two others in unincorporated Arapahoe County They said the suspects often show up in groups in a stolen car and are dropped off some distance away before walking up and entering the homes through the back door The Boulder County Sheriff's Office revealed Friday it's investigating a series of similar cases Other cases have been investigated in Arizona where 138 burglaries had been reported in Scottsdale alone They said crimes following the same distinctive pattern have also been reported in California The suspects in many of the cases have been people from South America who are in the U.S No suspect description was known in the Arapahoe County incidents though officers shared several home surveillance images of masked individuals allegedly involved in some of them “What we're trying to do is take a proactive approach to this,” said Sgt Brett Cohn with the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office We want the public to know this is what's going on so you guys can understand what we're dealing with so you guys can take advantage of our information to protect yourselves and your neighbors.” law enforcement provided some tips for homeowners: Sequoia Equities recently acquired the Kent Place Residences in Englewood, Colorado for $135 million, or $450,000 a unit. The 300-unit project was sold by JP Morgan Located in the Cherry Hills neighborhood the Kent Place Residences building is within walking distance to shopping It includes amenities like a rooftop lounge Cherry Hills Village is bordered by Hampden Avenue to the North Cherry Hills Village is one of the nation’s most elegant suburbs A tranquil and rustic community of gently rolling hills many with stables and fenced for keeping horses feature an array of exquisite masterpiece homes in a stunning variety of styles including contemporary Glenmoor Country Club and Buell Mansion and Charlou are two additional enclave neighborhoods Glenmoor is surrounded by homes built primarily in the 1980’s and 1990’s located on the the country club’s 18-hole Pete Dye golf course designed to mimic picturesque golf courses in Scotland Buell Mansion is situated across the street from Cherry Hills Country Club on over 100 acres of homes built from the early 2000’s The area features some of the top rated public schools in the state along with two private schools Alumni of the aforementioned boast alumni include former Secretaries of State State Madeleine Albright and Condoleeza Rice Cherry Hills Country Club and Glenmoor Country Club tennis courts and pools are available for private membership Strict zoning and a strong commitment to trails and open space have enabled Cherry Hills Village dotted with pocket lakes and small streams to preserve an exceptional quality of life despite being surrounded by more densely populated communities Although Cherry Hills does not allow commercial development a wealth of retail and services are readily accessible nearby Cherry Creek North and Downtown Denver are both a quick commute Kent Place includes the Kent Place Residences apartment building and 20,000 square feet of retail The project is anchored by a 30,000-square-foot King Soopers grocery store the company own five other apartment developments in the Denver area Beaty/DenveriteKent Thiry at his home in Cherry Hills Village 2024.Kent Thiry has wanted to run for elected office since he was 10 years old.  That ambition has been obvious throughout his life While he’s best known for his controversial decades as the CEO of the health care company DaVita Thiry has also built a vast political network his dream of leading Colorado’s government has ended During a recent interview at his mansion in Cherry Hills Village Thiry said he would not run for the state’s highest office and didn't plan to campaign for any others letting silence hang for a few seconds afterward While a run for Colorado governor may not be in Thiry’s plans he instead is focusing his substantial power and money on a years-long campaign to change how politics works in the West “The data is pretty clear that my highest and best use is to do what I'm doing — to work on initiatives that hopefully make a contribution for the next generation,” said Thiry who studied political science and history at Stanford University as an undergraduate and later completed an MBA at Harvard Business School The wealthy businessman has been one of the biggest individual spenders on Colorado politics in recent years and almost all of that money has gone toward a series of sweeping and successful ballot measures that have significantly changed the rules of the state’s elections Letting unaffiliated voters participate in party primaries Replacing in-person presidential caucuses with a public vote Creating an independent commission to prevent gerrymandering he and his allies are putting forward their biggest idea yet They are spending millions on Initiative 310 which would eliminate party-based primary elections and move general elections to ranked-choice voting Thiry aims to disempower the political fringes and But his opponents see this year’s initiative in starker terms: One critic said the measure will “decapitate” the state’s political parties Republicans complain Initiative 310 will end up “rigging” elections while Democrats warn it could clear the way for billionaires to further dominate politics Election officials worry that it will introduce unnecessary complexity and create additional mistrust at a time when the system needs all the public faith it can get “We run the best elections in the country,” said Molly Fitzpatrick “That’s why we need him to take these concerns seriously.” This election effort goes far beyond Colorado's rectangular borders Thiry is part of a network of wealthy people who are backing similar campaigns this year in Nevada They already helped pass a similar law in Alaska and supported a failed effort in Massachusetts More than $50 million has been spent on this coordinated with around $38 million of that amount coming from just 50 donors The state campaigns also share advertising ideas, data, legal strategies and more. Much of that work happens through nonprofits like Unite America, which Thiry joined as a co-chair in 2021 Other prominent members of the network include the food production heiress Katherine Gehl; the “radical centrist” and climate activist Kathryn Murdoch who is a daughter-in-law to Rupert Murdoch; and Kenneth Griffin founder of the multibillion-dollar hedge fund Citadel.  The coalition has spent well more than $20 million on the Nevada campaign overwhelming the establishment opposition by a 10-to-1 margin Thiry says the price tag is a bargain: For just a fraction of what’s spent on a typical U.S these donors hope to permanently change election systems in multiple Western states Thiry hope this year’s initiatives will be the pebbles that kick off an avalanche “There's a lot of people around the country that are rooting for us,” he said they're going to have momentum in their state.” Thiry presents himself as a reformer for American ideals of democracy He can recite the Gettysburg Address from heart he wants to make Colorado a guinea pig for ideas that are untested at best “I think wealthy people like Kent Thiry see Colorado as an opportunity because we're seen as sort of one of the bellwether states,” said Ellen Dumm a consultant for the No on 310 campaign and a longtime Colorado elections expert and they can pour some money into it and figure out if things work.” Thiry is far from the richest man in Colorado and he is not the wealthiest player in state politics but he has proved remarkably adept at putting his money behind ideas at just the right time this will be his legacy,” said Christine Scanlan a former Democratic state lawmaker and longtime politico there's been such tremendous impacts from a number of these initiatives that have passed and I think he could be both credited for that and recognized as an instrument of change.” Thiry’s critics on the left have portrayed his agenda as a plutocratic takeover attempt They argue that by disempowering the political parties and their grassroots bases Thiry wants to make it easier for money to dominate the process He dismisses the charge as "ridiculous," considering the parties themselves are spending "stunning" amounts on every election his critics simply call the reforms a “scam,” saying ranked choice voting is convoluted and deceptive complain that Thiry is pushing the state too far and too fast toward changes that may not be needed They also question his credibility, pointing to the $1 billion in settlements paid out by DaVita during and after his tenure as CEO, which ended in 2019, as well as a criminal antitrust trial in which he was found not guilty and that the settlements included no acknowledgment of wrongdoing.) who likes to pump both fists when he makes his points says his true mission is fixing the two-party system “The irony of all this is that both parties brutally and bitterly attack us Thiry’s original philanthropic interests were in education and the environment when Hickenlooper was mayor of Denver.  “We would stare at what was going on in the country we love … and kick ideas around about what is practical and feasible Those early conversations with Hickenlooper “We knew it was going to take multiple steps There was no silver bullet,” Thiry said.  A spokesman for Hickenlooper did not respond to a question about his involvement with Thiry a former legislative director for Hickenlooper when he was governor described the two men as personal friends who share much of the same philosophy about governing Thiry’s first step, approved by voters in 2016, was an effort to open up how the state picks candidates The ‘Let Colorado Vote’ initiatives eliminated in-person caucuses for presidential nominations in favor of primaries and opened all state primaries to unaffiliated voters “One of our core principles is that every eligible American voter in a taxpayer-funded election should get to vote for whoever they want And the parties should not be able to limit that,” he said Those early changes contributed to the rise of unaffiliated voters with growing numbers of people in the state refusing to formally identify with any party “I think he tapped into that energy,” Scanlan said Listen: Get the inside story on Colorado’s politics and elections with Purplish from CPR NewsThiry and his political allies returned in 2018 with a push to create new constitutional protections against gerrymandering Instead of potentially allowing politicians to draw election maps in their favor they wanted to put the task in the hands of an independent redistricting commission the idea appeared remarkably popular with politicians at the statehouse the impetus for that show of unity was Thiry’s money He had threatened to spend millions of dollars to put the idea on the ballot himself Democrats resisted the idea of a commission They had concerns about the details of the measure worrying that Thiry's original proposal would make a mess they would also be giving up an advantage in the next drawing of the maps in 2021 lawmakers in both parties joined together in unanimous votes to put constitutional amendments on the ballot the campaign consultant who’s now opposing Thiry on Initiative 310 which eventually passed with more than 70 percent approval on the ballot “He would assemble us from time to time at his house in Cherry Hills [Village]. We got to see his musketeers outfit in his basement in a glass case,” she said, referring to the comical outfit that Thiry would wear to rally the corporate workforce at DaVita The creation of the redistricting commission was another demonstration of Thiry’s style He has enough money to run any ballot initiative he wants and he has a track record of getting them passed “He knows every person in town,” Dumm said “Whether or not they like him is another thing.” throwing around his weight and leaving others to clean up the mess whether it’s by revising his proposals or hitting his aggressive timelines “It seems like when you get to a certain place financially … you can just snap your fingers and think it gets done that easily,” said Matt Crane a former Republican county clerk and the executive director of the Colorado County Clerks Association “And that's certainly not the case” with election system changes a national elections expert and a consultant to Thiry describes the businessman as receptive to criticism “He doesn’t come and say ‘It shall be like this,’ but it’s really a seeking of thoughts and perspectives and ideas and really deliberating on those,’” McReynolds said She said that he originally wanted Initiative 310 to be a constitutional amendment, but switched it to a law change at her suggestion. That means, if the measure passes, the legislature will have the power to change it. State lawmakers are already using their power to try to contain Thiry's ambitions: They passed a law that could block the implementation of Initiative 310 altogether. there’s no sign that Thiry is slowing down He argues that the state has already implemented previous changes like mail-in voting and open primaries “with flying colors.”  Thiry says he regularly hears from everyday people, and even partisan politicians, who agree with his mission. Early research in Alaska found support for that state's new system from voters across the political spectrum “There aren't that many great democracies that have survived more than a couple hundred years you have to modernize and modify and reflect society,” Thiry said.  But at the same time, early research has also found that ranked-choice voting can cause greater rates of errors by voters. In Maine, an MIT researcher found that voters were uncertain and unsatisfied by a new ranked-choice system And whether proposals like this can really achieve Thiry’s stated goals remains an open question Colorado state officials are currently reviewing the hundreds of thousands of signatures submitted to put Initiative 310 on the ballot this November You want to know what is really going on these days We can help you keep up.  The Lookout is a free daily email newsletter with news and happenings from all over Colorado Sign up here and we will see you in the morning Colorado Postcards are snapshots of our colorful state in sound. They give brief insights into our people and places, our flora and fauna, and our past and present, from every corner of Colorado. Listen now. © 2025 Colorado Public Radio. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page ShareSaveReal EstateForbes Global PropertiesExploring Cherry Hills Village: The Suburban Home Of Denver’s WealthyBySpencer Elliott More to some of the area's largest properties and wealthiest residents a group of concerned citizens banded together to form a coalition whose sole purpose was to protect their little town of Cherry Hills Village from encroaching commercialization Cherry Hills Village remains commercial-free to this day Newly opened luxury home area in Cherry Hills Village is toured in December 1970 by L The area has 143 half-acre lots with a mountain view Homes will be in the $75,000 to 25,000 price range While the southern suburb has maintained its bucolic charms the introduction of the I-25 highway has made access to downtown easier than ever "The size of the land affords people privacy and security and certain clients need that," Jaster explains. "They need the space and serenity, and they can find that in Cherry Hills Village." Geese leave a pond at John Meade Park on in Cherry Hills Village. Palatial estates on one-to-ten acre parcels make up a sizable slice of the real estate supply. These impressive homes often measure more than 10,000 square feet and feature luxury amenities like indoor swimming pools, tennis courts and horse stables. Most of the homes in the area follow more traditional architecture with stately embellishments like columns, stone facades and porte-cochères. Modern-styled homes, though less common, can still be found. While many exteriors are more classical, interiors are often outfitted with state-of-the-art comforts and contemporary designs. Estates ranging from 1-10 acres are commonplace in the community More Hills Farm Court sits on 1.8 acres and is listed for $10.1 million According to data from Redfin.com the median sale price as of May 2022 was $3.7 million an increase of 51% compared to the year prior estate-heavy towns where large lot sizes mean fewer homes average prices can fluctuate greatly depending on one sale the median sale price in December 2020 was roughly $2.2 million and Many of the homes within Cherry Hills Village were designed in appreciation of the parklike setting .. More and feature a wealth of outdoor living space Although the area is known for its massive estates and wealthy residents Jaster says a certain quaint charm can still be found throughout "There's a semi-rural character to the community— sort of windy roads and things like that to slow down traffic so that it can be that sort of soft country feel so you won't find any commercial properties." Meandering creeks and patches of mature forest cover the landscape making for tranquil public parks and walking trails Another of the few non-residential spaces found in the area is the renowned Cherry Hills Country Club the country club has hosted such major events as the U.S Bubba Watson hits a putt on the 15th hole during the final round of the BMW Championship at Cherry .. Students attending public schools are served by the Cherry Creek School District is located within the boundaries of Cherry Hills Village Private schools located in town include St Mary's Academy and Kent Denver School has thrice been named a School of Excellence by the U.S Kent Denver resides on a 200-acre campus bordered by the Highline Canal The co-ed preparatory school regularly ranks among the best private schools in the nation The Amtrak Winter Park Express ski train on platform #5 at Union Station awaits passengers Centennial Airport is preferred for flying private A two-hour drive away is the popular nature destination of Rocky Mountain National Park Vail and Breckenridge lie roughly 3.5 hours away by car or an hour by flight Slifer Smith & Frampton Real Estate is an exclusive member of Forbes Global Properties a consumer marketplace and membership network of elite brokerages selling the world’s most luxurious homes This $10,000-square-foot mansion at 12 Viking Drive sold for $9 million July’s top sales in the Denver metro area include two homes in Boulder two in Denver and one in Cherry Hills Village nine-bath mansion at 12 Viking Drive in Cherry Hills sold for $9 million on July 26 after listing for $9.5 million on April 24 Adam Krier is a partner at Equity Insurance Group and both Kriers work with Notable Investments LLC bought the property for $1.4 million in April 2019 and built the nearly 10,000-square-foot mansion in 2020 nine-bath home sits on nearly an acre and features a state-of-the-art kitchen with white oak glass-front cabinetry The primary suite includes a private living room and access to a rooftop balcony with brick fireplace The five-piece primary bath features dual-fitted closets and a steam shower Secret hallways connect four additional bedroom suites The grounds include a fresh-water pool and spa Christopher Bouc and Ian Wolfe with LIV Sotheby’s International Realty represented the seller Shannon Tiger with LIV Sotheby’s International Realty represented the Kriers here are July’s next four most expensive home sales in the Denver area: This European Modern Farmhouse Estate with Flatiron and mountain views sold for its list price 2667 Park Lake Drive in Boulder: $8.3 million Listing agent: Catherine Rogers with C3 Real Estate Solutions Details: This European Modern Farmhouse Estate designed by Thom Filicia and built by Hammerwell Construction The 6,906-square-foot mansion sits on a 5.24-acre site near Park Lake and Boulder Open Space five-bathroom home offers multiple offices and a five-car garage Lauren Springer Ogden landscaped the property sold the home for its list price to inventor Jean-Hugues Wendling of Denver on July 16 This new-construction 7,256-square-foot mansion from ENS Development features a limestone exterior Listing agents: Trish Bragg and Maggie Armstrong with LIV Sotheby’s International Realty Buyer’s agent: Benjamin Babbitt with Compass-Denver Details: This new-construction 7,256-square-foot mansion from ENS Development in Cherry Creek North features four bedrooms and seven baths It features a limestone exterior and 11-foot ceilings New York City interior designer David Frazier consulted on the interior and pantry opening to the dining and family rooms The primary suite has a private west-facing patio with mountain views Seller Milwaukee Street LLC listed the home for $7.4 million on March 22 Forever Milwaukee LLC bought it for $7 million on July 19 7,475-square-foot mansion was rebuilt it from the foundation up in 2008 Listing agent: Lynn Ryan with Milehimodern-Boulder Buyer’s agent: Lynn Ryan with Milehimodern-Boulder 7,475-square-foot mansion was initially listed for $8.8 million in September 2023 and the home was then listed for $8.2 million before the listing was removed on March 12 It was listed again on March 27 for $7.7 million and the sale of $6.9 million closed on July 15 David and Nichola Howson bought the 1978-built home for $800,000 in 2003 and rebuilt it from the foundation up in 2008 The home features concrete flooring with radiant heat throughout the main level The chef’s kitchen includes double refrigerators The primary suite features a spa-like bath and bonus room also features a new outdoor living space with a pool and hot tub David Howson served as chief operating officer for Congruex a Boulder company that designs and builds integrated digital networks The Jeffrey and Sally Friedman 2011 Trust purchased the home This 4,903-square-foot downtown Denver condominium in the Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residence building sold for its list price Listing agent: Stan Kniss with Fantastic Frank Colorado Buyer’s agent: Tori Bradley with USAJ REALTY Details: This 4,903-square-foot condominium in downtown Denver’s Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residence building sold for its list price less than a month after being listed on June 17 four-bath unit was crafted through a collaboration with sellers Forever Trust and Vail designer Sarah Carr The condo features a state-of-the-art kitchen with a 20-foot island a living room with a custom fireplace and surround-sound audio The primary suite features two custom closets and an ensuite bathroom Forever Trust purchased the condo in August 2016 for $3.3 million a limited-liability corporation based in Richmond ALL MEMBERSHIPS RENEW AUTOMATICALLY. YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR A 1 YEAR MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL AT THE RATE IN EFFECT AT THAT TIME UNLESS YOU CANCEL YOUR MEMBERSHIP BY LOGGING IN OR BY CONTACTING [email protected] FOR ASSISTANCE WITH YOUR MEMBERSHIP PLEASE EMAIL [email protected] The Denver area’s top 10 luxury home sales in 2024 all topped $8 million and included houses in Boulder and Cherry Hills Village One Cherry Hills Village home sold in April and November According to data compiled by the Denver Metro Association of Realtors 5,279 properties priced over $1 million sold in the 11-county Denver metro area for $8.5 billion last year That’s 14 percent more properties worth 12 percent more than last year’s luxury home sales The home at 5 Cherry Park Drive in Cherry Hills Village The most expensive house sold last year was 5 Cherry Hills Park Drive president of the Denver Nuggets and Colorado Avalanche purchased the 12,000-square-foot mansion on Aug Kroenke is the son of billionaire Stan Kroenke listed for nearly $17 million on July 30 and went under contract five days later The transaction was the second most expensive sale ever in Cherry Hills Village. Former Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson holds the top spot for his $25 million purchase of nearby 10 Cherry Hills Park Drive in April 2022 Josh Behr with Liv Sotheby’s International Realty represented Kroenke Compass’ Helm Weaver Helm represented seller Christine Hamilton According to MLS data compiled by REcolorado here are the next nine most expensive home sales last year: Boulder’s Surround Architecture and J which uses large custom steel planters to separate the upper outdoor plaza from the pool patio Listing agent: Stephen Remmert with Compass-Boulder Buyer’s agent: Zachary Zeldner with Compass-Boulder Details: Craig Shiesley, CEO of frozen Greek yogurt dessert company Yasso Inc., and his wife Marie purchased the 5,700-square-foot home at 2260 Meadow Ave. in Boulder for $10 million on Oct The house in the Carolyn Heights neighborhood has five bedrooms and five bathrooms It was previously owned by Michael and Betsy Billinghurst who bought it for $1.8 million in September 2016 Michael Billinghurst started Denver-based Solace Pediatric Home Healthcare in 2005 after working for 10 years as an occupational therapist The home was designed by Boulder’s Surround Architecture and J with large custom steel planters separating the outdoor plaza from the pool patio The $10 million Boulder home includes a covered patio with a fireplace a saltwater pool with an integrated hot tub and pool house Listing agent: Paige Soltas with Milehimodern-Boulder Buyer’s agent: Amanda Lovato with Lovato Properties Details: Nigel and Maria Willerton bought 916 Juniper Ave. in Boulder from Kyle John and Lacey Jo Musick for $10 million on Nov Willerton was named president and COO of Whole Earth Brands in April 2023 The company manufactures zero- and low-calorie sweeteners The Musicks spent $8.5 million to buy the four-bedroom Boulder house  They listed the 5,500-square-foot Boulder home for $11.5 million in April seven-bath house was designed by Surround Architecture and constructed by TreeLine Homes in 2012 Listing agent: Marybeth Emerson with The Agency-Boulder Buyer’s agent: Christina Watson with Keller Williams-Preferred Realty Details: Fancy Like LLC sold the 162-acre estate at the foot of the Flatirons to Jaguar Paw Ranch LLC on Nov Fancy Like LLC listed the property with a 4,300-square-foot Located about 10 minutes from Boulder and Golden the property includes two sites that offer the opportunity to create a multi-generational legacy compound The Retreat at Flatiron Meadows encompasses rolling prairies protected from development by a conservation easement and is surrounded by Boulder County Open Space in Cherry Hills Village sold for $9 million in November It was the second time this year the home sold in Cherry Hills Village: $9 million and $8.5 million Listing agent:  Josh Behr with LIV Sotheby’s International Realty Buyer’s agent: Jeff Hendley with Compass-Denver Listing and buyer’s agent: Josh Behr with LIV Sotheby’s International Realty Details: The 10,500-square-foot house with six bedrooms and nine baths sold for $9 million on Nov. 14 to 4949 South Franklin LLC after it was listed for $9.3 million on Oct 4949 South Franklin LLC lists a principal mailing address of 100 Pine Street #2600 in San Francisco The LLC’s registered agent is Bridget Sullivan with the Denver law firm Sherman & Howard On April 24, RSI GST Trust purchased the new construction mansion for its $8.5 million list price from MJC Development Co which bought the property in 2021 for $2 million eight-bath home sits on a private 1.19-acre lot Its open floor plan features vaulted ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows 12 Viking Drive in Cherry Hills Village: $9 million Listing agents: Christopher Bouc and Ian Wolfe with LIV Sotheby’s International Realty  Buyer’s agent: Shannon Tiger with LIV Sotheby’s International Realty Details: Adam and Sarah Krier bought 12 Viking Drive in Cherry Hills for $9 million on July 26 nine-bath mansion sits on nearly an acre and features a state-of-the-art kitchen with white oak glass-front cabinetry seven-bath mansion at 33 Viking Drive in Cherry Hills Village includes two steam showers and a cold plunge pool 33 Viking Drive in Cherry Hills Village: $8.8 million Listing agent: Darlene Emory with Coldwell Banker Realty 24 Buyer’s agent: Rachel Quincey with LUX Living  Details: Darlene and Peter Emory, founders of Sam Wyatt Homes, sold 33 Viking Drive to 33 Viking Drive Trust for $8.8 million The couple bought the 8,700-square-foot, six-bedroom, seven-bath mansion in August 2020 for $2.3 million and renovated it after selling their custom-built Cherry Hills mansion which includes a two-story foyer with floor-to-ceiling woodwork and custom-stained wood floors in Boulder includes five bedrooms and seven baths Listing agent: Kimberly (Kiki) Kidder with Compass-Boulder Buyer’s agent: The Bernardi Group with Coldwell Banker Realty-Boulder Details: The Cindie Lozano White Trust purchased the 6,000-square-foot mansion, which was constructed in 2017 and includes five bedrooms and seven bathrooms Marshall and Alison Lees purchased the land for the home for $1.1 million in 2014 was designed by Vision Design Build and features vaulted ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows that fill it with natural light Listing agent: Coleen Sanders with LIV Sotheby’s International Realty Buyer’s agent: Johnny DeBrito with LIV Sotheby’s International Realty Details: Mark and Heather Yeager purchased the new construction home from 1000 E Stanford Ave LLC 10-bath mansion designed by Vision Design Build sits on a full acre The home features vaulted ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows It also provides a separate one-bedroom guest suite with a living room ALL MEMBERSHIPS RENEW AUTOMATICALLY. YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR A 1 YEAR MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL AT THE RATE IN EFFECT AT THAT TIME UNLESS YOU CANCEL YOUR MEMBERSHIP BY LOGGING IN OR BY CONTACTING [email protected] FOR ASSISTANCE WITH YOUR MEMBERSHIP PLEASE EMAIL [email protected] from left; Heather Hill; David Stallings; David Benson; Steven Butterman; Dr and Matt Iseman were inducted into the 2024 Cherry Creek High School Arts In the 69 years since Cherry Creek High School opened its doors in September 1955 the school has been home to hundreds of exemplary educators and graduated thousands of accomplished students Many of them have made a lasting impact on the school while others have gone on to greatness in virtually every field of human endeavor Ten outstanding individuals were honored for their contributions to the arts or humanities at Cherry Creek and in the greater community “We are so fortunate to have such an incredible group of graduates and former educators who have contributed to Creek and beyond,” CCHS Principal Ryan Silva said “Their accomplishments are outstanding and a testament to the caliber of students and teachers we have had at Creek.” The following people were the 2024 CCHS Arts Axelson is a rehabilitation engineer who sustained a spinal cord injury in a climbing accident while attending the Air Force Academy He continued his education at Stanford where he began applying engineering and design principles to overcome daily challenges faced by people with disabilities an engineering design firm dedicated to designing He has developed a wide variety of adaptive sports equipment including the first chairlift-compatible mono-ski with a shock absorber Baer is an award-winning television writer/producer He has served as executive producer for shows including “Designated Survivor,” “Under the Dome,” “A Gifted Man,” “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” and “ER.” He is a lecturer on Global Health and Social Medicine at Harvard Medical School was previously a clinical professor of preventive medicine at the University of Southern California where he established the Global Media Center for Social Impact using new media to promote global health Benson graduated from CCHS in 1974 but returned as a teacher a decade later he taught a variety of social studies classes and helped hundreds of students develop a love for learning while honing their critical thinking skills He also served as the coordinator of the social studies department An internationally recognized scholar of Brazilian literary and cultural studies and a tenured full professor at the University of Miami Butterman has published extensively in the areas of gender studies Her Broadway credits include “The Phantom of the Opera:” Carlotta u/s She has also performed in regional productions including “Firebrand of Florence,” “L’Elisir D’Amore,” “Moby Dick,” and “The Magic Flute.” In addition and in the Australian and European tours of Porgy and Bess do what makes you happy.” That’s the advice Iseman got from his father when Iseman quit medicine to pursue stand-up comedy as Iseman went on to host the four-time Emmy nominated “American Ninja Warrior” as well as the latest spinoff “Amerin Ninja Warrior Junior,” the highest-rated show ever on Universal Kids Iseman also hosts “Live Rescue” on A&E following the life and death heroics of first responders and regularly appears on the “Today Show.” Larget-Caplan made his musical debut at age 16 at the Tabor Opera House then went on to premiere more than 120 solo and chamber compositions Acclaimed international recording and touring guitarist and composer has performed with orchestras curated and published three anthologies of scores and brought classical music into schools and communities across the country and around the world Penney is a defense policy expert at the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies in Arlington She is best known for her role as a USAF lieutenant who was one of two F-16 pilots who flew their unarmed planes in an attempt to stop United Airlines Flight 93 before it reached Washington She served two tours of duty in the Iraq war Pigott is a consulting scholar in the Asian Section of the University of Pennsylvania Museum and a Research Associate at the Institute for the Study of the Ancient World (ISAW) at New York University As an archaeologist he is focused on the prehistoric origins transmission and societal impact of metallurgy across Eurasia He currently co-directs the Thailand Archaeometallurgy Project for the Penn Museum and is a visiting professor at University College London’s Institute for Archaeology Stallings retired from the Cherry Creek School District in 2021 after teaching art at Cherry Creek High School for 21 years following nine years as the art teacher at Ponderosa Elementary often carrying art supplies with him so he could “paint a study as many times as I can depending on the weather and physical difficulty of the day,” he said He is working on a series of 3’x3’ oil paintings called “Sacred Water,” based on creeks and rivers that he has visited and Humanities Hall of Fame is to recognize and honor individuals who made significant contributions to those programs at Cherry Creek and in the greater community it acknowledges the contributions and accomplishments of individuals who are worthy of recognition and are examples for others to emulate In addition, CCHS has an Athletic Hall of Fame, also established in 2023, to recognize, preserve, and honor athletes, coaches, and individuals who have made significant contributions to the school’s athletic programs. Get more information about the CCHS Hall of Fame programs here. You must be logged in to post a comment DENVER — Spotty cell service is an issue all over Colorado, in both urban and rural areas. This session, lawmakers at the State Capitol are proposing a solution to speed up tower permitting with HB25-1056 which aims to expedite the approval process and State Senators Dylan Roberts and Nick Hinrichsen said it would reduce unnecessary permitting delays while maintaining local control and increasing economic opportunity in the state The bill would require local governments to rule on cell phone towers within 90 days the application would be deemed approved and construction of the proposed tower would be allowed to proceed Colorado’s agricultural community often deals with gaps in cell phone coverage That’s why groups like the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union (RMFU) support the legislation RMFU President Chad Franke told Denver7 he’s seen the issue firsthand in places like his hometown of Akron “You can pop over the hill and lose service It's not just from a data and connection with the world standpoint but from an emergency services standpoint,” he said more cell sites are the last thing some neighbors want residents have been fighting the installation of three 100-foot poles in city The issue was originally supposed to be on the November 2024 ballot but was tabled indefinitely after local outcry “My hope is that people are looking at it more long-term and really thinking about the possible impacts of having something like that in their neighborhood when there's going to be other features available fairly soon,” said Anna Thauberger Residents like Thauberger said they hope for technological advances that could allow for less obstructive alternatives “It's not really worth it when we are going through a process of having these technology improvements that could take two to three years especially compared to how long it would take to build something like [a cell phone tower],” she said farmers in rural areas with poor cell phone coverage don’t have time to wait our members are falling behind and don't have access to everything that urban people have we want to make sure that they're taken care of and get the coverage they need,” said Franke The bill passed in the House with a vote of 35-28 It's now making its way to a state Senate hearing this week ShareSaveReal EstateForbes Global PropertiesInside Russell Wilson’s New Neighborhood: Denver’s Cherry Hills VillageBySpencer Elliott the park-like neighborhood home to some of Denver's biggest .. More sports starts and wealthiest residents privacy and a relaxed atmosphere are distinguishing characteristics of the suburban .. Cherry Hills Village is home to some of Denver's most unique properties marble fireplaces and other modern details Check out these notable properties to see what’s drawing Colorado’s elite to this affluent Denver enclave who won a Super Bowl with the Denver Broncos in 2017 More owns a 16,000-plus-square-foot home in Cherry Hills Village the gated estate is fronted by a sprawling stately lawn and features a red-brick home accented by columns Traditional stylings continue inside with features like black walnut flooring Included in the roughly 16,500 square feet of interior space are a wine cellar billiards room and a heated indoor/outdoor dog kennel Former Denver Broncos head coach Mike Shanahan poses for a portrait at his home in Cherry Hills .. The Georgian estate isn’t the only Cherry Hills Village residence Manning has resided in the legendary quarterback temporarily crashed at a sprawling mansion owned at the time by Mike Shanahan incorporating custom details like tile flooring imported from Italy elaborate ceiling moldings and imported glass for the home’s atrium Former Denver Broncos head coach Mike Shanahan hangs with his pup the mansion is able to hold a wealth of entertainment space including a two-lane bowling alley Also housed on the four-acre property is a two-bedroom guest house and a 65-foot swimming pool The Shanahan’s sold the home in 2021 for $15.725 million the highest sale for a single-family home in the metro Denver area at the time The Denver icon who led the Broncos to two consecutive Super Bowl victories in 1997 and 1998 has owned multiple properties in Cherry Hills Village throughout the years Ben Walton of the Walton Family Foundation went on a buying spree this year More Hills Village parcels totaling 8 acres for $22 million Three homes are spread across the four lots: a 3,127-square-foot four-bedroom home; and a 2,962-square-foot Located on the south of the Cherry Hills Country Club the compound encompasses a stretch of the Little Dry Creek Whether or not the purchase is related to the acquisition of the Broncos is not yet known a Denver-based philanthropic enterprise focused on environmental problems in Colorado and Chile Russell Wilson unloaded a bomb on the Mile High metro property market earlier this year with the .. More $25-million purchase of his Cherry Hills Village home Russell Wilson’s Record-Breaking Residence the mansion’s courtly exterior displays a mixture of European styles dormer windows and touches of half-timbering The structure’s complex layout makes for unique indoor spaces a blue-lacquered library and a paneled formal dining area The primary suite encompasses two boutique-style dressing rooms the home comes with a variety of recreational spaces Slifer Smith & Frampton Real Estate is a founding member of Forbes Global Properties The 11,930-square-foot mansion at 5 Cherry Hills Park Drive sits on a 2.53-acre lot and sold for $15.75 million last month Mansions in Cherry Hills Village and Greenwood Village an Evergreen home on 15 acres and a renovated midcentury modern in the Country Club neighborhood topped August’s home sales in the Denver metro area The top spot was taken by Denver Nuggets and Colorado Avalanche President Josh Kroenke, who paid $15.75 million for the 12,000-square-foot mansion at 5 Cherry Hills Park Drive He purchased it using 5780 Residence LLC on Aug Josh Kroenke is the son of billionaire Stan Kroenke the Colorado Rapids professional soccer team The Cherry Hills Village mansion listed for nearly $17 million on July 30 and went under contract five days later The transaction is the most expensive on-market sale in Cherry Hills Village, according to REcolorado records. The top spot overall was former Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson’s $25 million purchase of nearby 10 Cherry Hills Park Drive in April 2022 Josh Behr with Liv Sotheby’s International Realty represented Kroenke in last month’s deal Compass’ Helm Weaver Helm represented seller Christine Hamilton here are August’s next four most-expensive home sales in the Denver area: Soderstrom Construction remodeled this 11,859-square-foot mansion across from the Glenmoor Country Club Willamette Lane in Greenwood Village: $7.25 million Listing agent: Edie Marks with Kentwood Real Estate DTC  Buyer’s agent: Amy Harmon with Urban Market Partners LLC 11,859-square-foot mansion constructed in 1986 which sits across from the Glenmoor Country Club was fully remodeled by Soderstrom Construction The project involved removing walls and raising ceilings The company also replaced an indoor pool with a 1,400-square-foot party/sports addition with an additional six-car garage McKay Belk and Nina Ferguson Belk bought the home from David and Jennifer Giesen for just under its $7.3 million list price Belk is the former president and chief marketing officer of Belk department stores The Giesens owned the former Northwest Giesen Restaurants Downing’s front entrance features newly poured concrete walkways and a custom bronze door Listing agents: Delroy Gill with LIV Sotheby’s International Realty and Brianna Springer with Madison & Company Properties Buyer’s agent: Jamiria Valenta with Porchlight Real Estate Group Details: The 9,000-square-foot ranch home in Old Cherry Hills has five bedrooms and eight baths The 1996-built mansion was renovated with newly poured concrete walkways The property also features a stamped concrete patio fire pit and basketball/tennis/pickleball court The primary suite includes vaulted ceilings Sellers Michael and Brianna Griffin bought the house for $4 million in June 2023 to remodel, calling it the biggest fix-and-flip project of their careers The Griffins listed the home for $7.9 million on May 13 features vaulted ceilings and stone wall accents 34650 Sleeping Fox Trail in Evergreen: $7 million Listing agents: Heather Graham and Sean Endsley with LIV Sotheby’s International Realty Buyer’s agent: Tania Story with Compass-Denver seven-bath gated home on almost 15 acres sold for its list price after going on market in July Dan and Melissa Burns bought the property in 2009 for $420,000 and built the house in 2011 It features vaulted ceilings and stone wall accents The property also includes an indoor pool area open outdoors to patios a sports court and a half-mile of groomed trails A recent barn conversion to a carriage house includes living quarters and four additional parking spaces O’Brien Revocable Trust bought the property from the Burnses This renovated 6,567-square-foot midcentury modern in the Country Club neighborhood was featured in 5280 Home and Colorado Homes and Lifestyles magazines Listing agent: Trish Bragg and Maggie Armstrong with LIV Sotheby’s International Realty Buyer’s agent: Lea Van Schaack with LIV Sotheby’s International Realty Details: This renovated 6,567-square-foot midcentury modern in the Country Club neighborhood has six bedrooms and six baths Paul and Amy McPheeters bought the house in March 2011 for $1.8 million who worked for Jacques Benedict and Temple Buell down to its studs before restoring it to its midcentury roots The remodeled home was featured in 5280 Home and Colorado Homes and Lifestyles magazines high-velocity air conditioning and built-in speakers An updated and permitted well provides irrigation water The McPheeterses sold the home to Kelly and Kevin Gallagher ALL MEMBERSHIPS RENEW AUTOMATICALLY. YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR A 1 YEAR MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL AT THE RATE IN EFFECT AT THAT TIME UNLESS YOU CANCEL YOUR MEMBERSHIP BY LOGGING IN OR BY CONTACTING [email protected] FOR ASSISTANCE WITH YOUR MEMBERSHIP PLEASE EMAIL [email protected] who served on the Cherry Hills Village City Council for 10 years besting two-term incumbent Mayor Russell Stewart who received 12 percent of the 3,465 votes cast.  That translates to a 75 percent voter turnout in the mayoral race and those elected are limited to three (consecutive) terms Also on the ballot in CHV were candidates for city council to represent CHV districts two Earl Hoellen defeated newcomer-to-politics environmentalist and musical composer Tory Leviton by a decisive 41 points Hoellen is an attorney who also holds a master’s degree and an undergraduate degree in nuclear engineering He served on the city council representing district two from 2015 to 2019 After losing his re-election bid four years ago he remained a constant fixture and contributor at city council meetings He went on to serve on the planning and zoning committee and the Quincy Farm committee former executive director of the Cherry Hills Land Preserve also an attorney who has worked in real estate and finance was elected to represent CHV district four who was term-limited and endorsed Maguire for the position Maguire defeated former federal prosecutor Mark Williams by 35 points Williams holds degrees in international affairs CHV district six City Council member-elect is Robert Eber who grew up in CHV and is a longtime member of the city’s parks He also serves on the master plan revision citizen task group and has been a vocal advocate for open spaces Eber is also a lawyer representing state government and corporate clients in environmental and natural resource matters CPA and MBA holder Tom Conroy by a 17-point margin on Nov Eber will take the seat formerly held by Mayor elect-Katy Brown There were also two ballot issues solely for CHV voters on election day The first question was whether to change the language of the city’s sales tax ordinance to expand the definition of “engaged in business in the city,” to include making deliveries to city residents by remote sellers The change would allow CHV to participate in the State of Colorado’s Sales and Use Tax System to ease the burden of collecting sales taxes for home rule cities by out-of-area sellers Residents of cities that are not a part of that system have found retailers unwilling to sell to them because of the difficulty in collecting and remitting tax The ballot measure passed 59 percent to 42 percent CHV voters also voted overwhelmingly to amend their Home Rule Charter to require voter approval “for the sale or conveyance of any City property interest in any trail or open space” in CHV Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson looks down while sitting on the bench during a loss to the New York Jets on Oct Call it a final loss on the way out of Denver sold his Cherry Hills Village mansion this week for millions less than he paid two years ago Wilson’s Duchess Investments LLC sold the 10 Cherry Hills Park Drive property for $21.5 million, records show. He and singer-songwriter wife Ciara paid $25 million in April 2022 which remains the most ever paid for a Denver-area home The buyer in the deal this week was Cherry Park LLC That entity appears to be linked to Century Communities as state records show a lower-level employee at the company formed the entity A spokeswoman for the company declined to comment Century co-CEO Dale Francescon already owns the nearby home at 7 Cherry Hills Park Drive, having bought it for $7 million in 2013, records show. Two other properties along the road, which forms a loop, are also owned by entities that appear linked to Century. BusinessDen reported in mid-February, citing unnamed sources that Wilson and his wife were accepting offers “My house ain’t for sale,” Wilson told a podcaster after the story was published “It’s not for sale — it’s not on the market right now.” who went 13-21 in two seasons with Wilson on the squad announced on March 4 that the team would cut him He has since signed a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers The 20,000-square-foot home on 5 acres at 10 Cherry Hills Park Drive has four bedrooms and 12 bathrooms according to a previous listing of the property There’s also a 2,590-square-foot indoor swimming pool a basketball court and a guest apartment with its own kitchen Though Wilson found a buyer quickly for his Cherry Hills property, the situation is the opposite in the Seattle area, where he formerly played for the Seahawks. Wilson’s home in Bellevue has been listed for nearly two years, per Zillow Thomas covers commercial real estate and development. He is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire and previously worked as a business reporter at the Springfield News-Leader. Email him at [email protected] Norman Rockwell would have felt right at home in Canton Township's Cherry Hill Village sprawling parks blanketed with emerald green grass and early 20th Century-era houses painted in practically every eye-grabbing hue in the color spectrum (from mustard yellow to Barney purple) serve as the visual hallmarks of Canton's few-of-its-kind development a Pleasantville-esque subdivision celebrating its 20th anniversary it's the neighborhood's small-townish human interactions that have forged a two-decades bond between its original residents and their beloved living space and I still had my power but my neighbors across the street lost theirs," 18-year village resident Barb Babut recalled "So we plugged the cord from their refrigerator into one of my outlets and stretched it across the street so that their food wouldn't get spoiled "There's a connection here between residents that you don't see in a lot of subdivisions Every time I walk my dog around the neighborhood I'll stop at least once and chat with somebody sitting on their front porch." my husband and I had no idea how much the atmosphere of Cherry Hill Village was going to benefit our kids (Natalia and Dante)," added original resident Lisa Grasso "And the environment for adults is amazing borrow-sugar-from-your-neighbor type of place." white and blueDevelopers promoted patriotism and safety by adding unique features that solidify the village's Americana persona All of its roadways are named after U.S presidents and significant historical leaders  — Jefferson to name three — or 1776-themed words like Constitution Each of the streets are lined with streetlights and — in a super-unique twist — all of the homes' porch lights are programmed to turn on synchronously at dusk and go dim at dawn "The lighting is just one extra facet that adds a layer of safety to Cherry Hill Village," Grasso said when I return home late from work and it's dark out it's nice that the porch light is on and the streets are lit If you drive through the village at night and someone's porch light isn't lit it's because they unscrewed the light bulb." The seed for Michigan's largest neo-traditional community was planted in the late-1990s when Biltmore Development representative David Stollman pitched the concept to the Canton Township Board of Trustees "The idea was to break away from the traditional subdivision choices that were available at that time," Tom Yack Canton's supervisor at the time of the Cherry Hill Village's conception "All of the houses would have large front porches minimal front and back yards and large parks that were walkable for all of the residents to give it an old-fashioned feel "The other aspect of the planning was to integrate single-family homes with multi-family structures so that people who lived in condominiums could be part of a neighborhood." Yack said several community meetings were held at the century-old church located just north of the land where the massive development would unfold on the cornfields formerly owned by Canton Township's Hauk family.  interest was so high in the development that the builders had to organize a lottery for the lots that were available," Yack said "People were fascinated by the unique characteristics of the plan some of the houses are really close together so you kept your fingers crossed that you got good neighbors."  you could pass a cup of sugar to your neighbor through the kitchen windows," Grasso said "But that is part of the charm of the place." Original residents Roger and Mary Kreager joyfully reminisced recently about the construction phase of their home that sits on the far-eastern edge of the development which is the eastern boundary of the sub," Roger Kreager said you could literally see almost to Ridge Road We watched the development rise before our eyes "We chose Cherry Hill Village to raise our family because the plans sounded and looked so unique We loved the community-centered atmosphere and just the look of the place Most of the home styles and the colors make you go 'Wow!' Our children love this place so much Holidays shineThe village is especially vibrant during holiday seasons American flags whip in the breeze on more porches than not around the 4th of July and exquisitely decorated homes serve as eye candy during December The most epic decorating efforts are reserved for Halloween adding that her corner lot house is annually visited by hundreds of trick-or-treaters on Oct "Residents here go all out on Halloween," she said "Some of the light displays are just unbelievable One of our neighbors even sets up an obstacle course for trick-or-treaters in his garage "After the first two hours (on Halloween) you rarely see any kids that you know; they come from all over the area Once you trick or treat in Cherry Hill Village "Even though I prepared and purchased a lot of candy to pass out I've had so many kids some years that I have to start going through my cupboards and finding granola bars to pass out," Babut said Cherry Hill Village suffered its share of growing pains longtime residents and township decision-makers concurred An up-to-18-month wait from closing day to move-in day for initial lot buyers forced some would-be residents to move elsewhere "I think some of the builders were a little too ambitious with the number of houses they sold early on," Yack said "This created delays in building time and some people were turned off by it." Less-than-stellar workmanship in some of the homes added to the wait time "My brother is a builder so we had him walk around our home and inspect it before we closed on it," she said he basically told us that we had some problems and gave us a list of what needed to be fixed Our builder actually locked us out of our house for three months Kreager said he and a group of his neighbors were disappointed that a plan for a proposed community pool was voted down some time around 2006 or 2007 is the snail-like growth of the village's commercial district which was envisioned to serve as an old-fashioned downtown Canton Township lacks.  we were hoping it would evolve into a downtown area like Plymouth has," Kreager said but we're not giving up hope that it does someday." by the economic downturn that devastated the United States in 2008 a site plan had been approved to put a Busch's grocery store on the corner of Denton and Cherry Hill roads," Yack said "It would have been a beautiful facility and probably would have drawn other businesses to the area Busch's bought land on Canton Center just south of Cherry Hill Road They got the land a lot cheaper than they would have had they purchased the property at Denton and Cherry Hill." a restaurant and an ice cream shop," Babut said "It would have been nice to have some more retail-y businesses We used to joke that a lot of the commercial buildings along Cherry Hill were all named 'Coming Soon'."   The lack of retail options hasn't dissuaded southeast Michigan's movers and shakers from committing to property in Cherry Hill Village, research compiled by neighborhoodscout.com revealed The neighborhood has a higher proportion of its residents employed as executives managers and professionals than 96.2% of the neighborhoods in America Cherry Hill Village's population of residents also reflects Canton's cultural diversity which reports that more people of Romanian and Asian ancestry live in the village than anywhere else in the United States 15.7% of the development's residents at least 5 years old speak Indian languages which is higher than 99.8% of American neighborhoods "The diversity of this community is one of its biggest appeals for us," Kreager said our children are exposed to so many interesting cultures "Cherry Hill Village has been a fantastic place to live the past 20 years Contact reporter Ed Wright at eawright@hometownlife.com or 517-375-1113 admin November 4, 20232023 Incidents, Home, November 2023 On November 4th, 2023 at approximately 15:20 South Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported residential structure fire at 97 Glenmoor Lane in Cherry Hills Village Engine 15 arrived on scene and observed smoke coming from the roof of a multi-story single family dwelling Crews were on scene over an hour extinguishing a fire in the attic checking for extension and ventilating the building No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation Arapahoe Rescue Patrol: Rehab 12 Cherry Hills Village Police Department A rendering included in plans submitted to Cherry Hills Village Glenmoor Country Club is swinging for the clubhouse next Members of the private country club in Cherry Hills Village at 110 Glenmoor Drive approved a $35 million renovation of its current 46,000-square-foot clubhouse said renovations will include adding a new pro shop to the upper level of the clubhouse upgrading the existing structure and building four pickleball courts The additions will increase the clubhouse’s footprint by about 10,000 square feet The pickleball courts will replace a portion of the parking lot The $35 million clubhouse renovation is the third and largest project Glenmoor has undertaken in recent years In 2019, members approved a $4 million remodel of the club’s pool and patio, according to its website. Last year, the golf course reopened after a year-long $8 million project that included building a new irrigation system and redoing the greens The revamped course at Glenmoor Country Club in Cherry Hills Village Bancroft said Glenmoor members voted on the $35 million renovation in March with 77 percent of 685 members approving the project largely “to add missing amenities found at other clubs.”  According to a development application submitted to the city the existing two-story clubhouse was built in 1984 and was last renovated in 2007 Bancroft added that members have been involved in the design process and Glenmoor started planning the project in September Bancroft said the renovation will be financed by members as well as a bank loan Documents submitted to the city indicate the club received an $8.65 million loan from FirstBank and temporary facilities will be offered to members in lieu of the clubhouse Foothills Golf Course, a public course in Jefferson County, also recently went through some changes. It debuted its new $17 million clubhouse last month after two years of construction Maia Luem covers general assignment business news. She is a graduate of Loyola University Chicago. Email her at [email protected] Widespread snow will continue to fall across much of Colorado's Front Range and foothills through Wednesday night The heaviest snow fell on the southern foothills according to the National Weather Service out of Boulder Snowfall totals in those areas will span 5 to 12 inches by the end of the storm and will likely result in hazardous road conditions The Denver metro area will see about 3 more inches of snow snow is decreasing across the northern and western edges of the storm with a little sun starting to peek through in Silverthorne Denver7 meteorologists noted the following significant snow totals: A winter storm warning is in effect until 5 a.m Akron and Byers due to 7 to 16 inches of additional snow a winter weather advisory is in effect for the Denver metro area and I-76 corridor until 11 p.m The southern Front Range and foothills are also under this advisory Scroll down to see 24-hour snow reports (in inches) from Colorado from NWS as of noon This list will be updated throughout the day: Click here to watch the Denver7 live weather stream CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE, Colo. — The group behind a spree of armed burglaries in Cherry Hills Village is believed to be connected to crimes throughout the Front Range according to Cherry Hills Village Police Chief Jason Lyons Lyons addressed a large group of residents at a community town hall Thursday evening addressing concerns and sharing crime prevention tips following the armed burglaries Lyons said multiple law enforcement agencies in the Denver metro area are working on the investigation into these crimes It is believed that as many as 20 different individuals are collaborating to commit the acts “That group has targeted areas from Longmont to Castle Rock my own neighborhood included two nights ago,” Lyons said during the community meeting [and] unfortunately Cherry Hills was one of them.” Multiple Cherry Hills Village residents spoke out at the meeting asking questions over police response to the crimes and sharing their fears Several said their homes had been targeted during the spree Lyons said it is uncommon for people committing property crimes to arm themselves which is what makes this particular spree disturbing the chief said that Cherry Hills Village is still a safe community He said his “sense,” based on the ongoing investigation into the burglaries Cherry Hills Village police urge residents to remove keys and valuables from vehicles lock the doors of their vehicles and homes turn on exterior lights and report suspicious activity to authorities — Sylvia Quayle's father found her dead at her home in Cherry Hills Village on Aug Quayle's family is finally getting closure Police on Thursday announced the arrest of a Nebraska man in Quayle's killing a suspect investigators found through genealogy analysis of a DNA sample found at the crime scene Her murder went cold for decades but was recently brought to the forefront when investigators partnered with United Data Connect a genetic genealogy group founded by former Denver District Attorney Mitch Morrissey Morrissey on Thursday said United Data Connect uploaded the DNA sample found at the crime scene to two ancestry databases Both websites are open-source genealogy resources When United Data Connect narrowed the results to a cousin of the DNA found at the crime scene investigators traced the match to Anderson Police then obtained a DNA sample from Anderson and it matched with the DNA found at the crime scene "This was a team effort that spanned course of 40 years," said Police Chief Michelle Tovrea Tovrea said that even when Quayle's case went cold Quayle died of stab wounds and a gunshot wound according to an arrest warrant affidavit in the case DNA from the case was uploaded in 2001 to the FBI's Combined DNA Index System United Data Connect began working with police on the case and identified Anderson through genetic genealogy and obtained two bags of Anderson's trash that were dumped in his apartment building's dumpster the criminal investigator for the 18th Judicial District Attorney's Office and gave him 15 items potentially containing DNA — including empty bottles of beer and spiced rum and a can of vanilla Coke — that he collected from Anderson's trash The DNA from Anderson's trash matched the DNA from the crime scene Morrissey said the police detectives did "a wonderful job" pursuing the leads that were developed through United Data Connect's genealogy work to meet Sylvia's family today means a lot to me "When I read this case and realized that her father found her in the condition that I know she was in — the way that she was left — after being brutalized and killed as a father myself of a young woman about this age District Attorney John Kellner said the Quayle case proved that investigators won't ever give up on a case "My message to family members of victims out there: This team will never stop seeking justice for you," Kellner said "This team will never stop trying to identify people who have taken members of the community away." in Cherry Hills Village sold for its list price of $8.5 million April’s priciest residential sales in the Denver metro area included a Lakewood mansion that sold off-market and four Cherry Hills Village homes which RSI GST Trust purchased on April 24 for its $8.5 million list price which purchased the property in 2021 for $2 million Josh Behr with LIV Sotheby’s International Realty represented both the buyer and seller eight-bath Marin County-inspired farmhouse sits on a private 1.19-acre lot in Old Cherry Hills here are the next four most expensive home sales in April The seven-bedroom mansion on 2.3 acres at 5001 S features a wrap-around deck overlooking a pool Details: This 12,000-square-foot Harrison custom two-story brick home that offers panoramic mountain vistas sold in less than a month for $50,000 over its $6.2 million list price 11-bath mansion was constructed in 2000 and sits on 2.3 acres The gated home features a primary suite with a private patio and an opulent bathroom with two showers It also offers a guest suite with a kitchenette and sitting area a bar with a 3,000-bottle custom wine cellar and a theater the home includes a wrap-around deck overlooking a pool and his wife Joanne purchased the home from Sean and Jennifer Myers nine-bath home at 89 Glenmoore Place sits at the end of a private cul-de-sac in a guard-gated golf community Listing agent: Susie Dews with Compass-Denver Details: This 9,500-square-foot mansion sitting on an acre sold for $525,000 over its $5 million list price nine-bath home is located at the end of a private cul-de-sac in a guard-gated golf community and features a gourmet kitchen and a primary suite with a spa-inspired bath and a hydrotherapy tub The guest suite features a five-piece bath a living room with a gas fireplace and a mini-kitchen The patio includes a year-round hot tub and fire pit The home also includes two laundry rooms and all-new air conditioning humidifiers and hot water heaters installed in 2023 Daniel and Whitney Noven purchased the home from Adam and Megin Wolfman Daniel Noven is the president/managing director at Noven Financial Group and SRS Capital Advisors Whitney Noven is the executive director of the Noven Foundation which provides financial assistance for extracurricular activities for children in foster care Adam Wolfman is an analyst/sector team lead at Janus Henderson Investors chief strategy officer and chief of staff with Americares a global health and disaster relief organization Details: This 11,500-square-foot mansion sold off-market it’s the second-highest home sale in Lakewood Lakeridge Road sold for $6.5 million in 2018 According to Jefferson County property records Erlich bought the home for $1.7 million in 2013 Erlich is the principal and vice president of Summit Resources a land management company that specializes in industry-specific consulting services This three-story home at 82 Glenmoor Place offers a blend of indoor-outdoor living with a pond with a waterfall Buyer’s agent: Cliff Manley with Guide Real Estate sitting on an acre in a guard-gated golf community nine-bath home offers a perfect blend of indoor-outdoor living The redesigned primary suite includes dual closets and a sitting room with a private deck The three-story home includes an elevator and a guest apartment on the lower level with its own exterior entrance Aly-Khan Merali and his wife Jeanette Alt-Merali bought the home for $3.1 million in 2020 Merali is the president and chief financial officer of Turnberry develops and manages multi-use real estate properties senior vice president and executive director of City Year Denver ALL MEMBERSHIPS RENEW AUTOMATICALLY. YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR A 1 YEAR MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL AT THE RATE IN EFFECT AT THAT TIME UNLESS YOU CANCEL YOUR MEMBERSHIP BY LOGGING IN OR BY CONTACTING [email protected] FOR ASSISTANCE WITH YOUR MEMBERSHIP PLEASE EMAIL [email protected] Michael and Brianna Griffin have done a lot of renovating largest fix-and-flip we’ve done,” Michael said “It was one of those opportunities you just couldn’t turn down.”  but needed some reworking to make it extraordinary,” Michael said The 1996-built mansion formerly belonged to attorney Harvey A who lived in it with his family and later used it as a rental property a former 18th Judicial District deputy district attorney The primary suite features vaulted ceilings adorned with wallpaper The Griffins said they’ve renovated and sold 350 homes in the past seven years They bought the one on Downing for $4 million last June The renovation project involved gutting the home’s interior to open the living room and create more open space into the kitchen and dining room “The characteristics of the home made it closed off and sectional,” Michael said • New poured concrete walkways and a custom bronze door at the front entrance • A new 54-inch fireplace with a stone accent wall in the living room a farmhouse sink and a pantry in the kitchen • Panoramic sliding glass doors open to a stamped concrete patio overlooking the pool • The primary suite features vaulted ceilings adorned with wallpaper his and her walk-in closets and bathrooms with custom tile work The Griffins own Griffin Door Properties LLC and Wealth By Real Estate which offers video courses on building wealth through fixing and flipping homes Listing agent Delroy Gill with LIV Sotheby’s said the home will appeal to luxury buyers who want to protect their investment “It’s becoming harder and more rare to find well-renovated properties in the luxury space,” Gill said “Everyone is looking for move-in ready homes.”  Luxury buyers don’t want the hassle of renovating and want to protect their investment “They don’t want to fluff around messing with an asset that could lose money,” he said The costs of permits and contractors is an unknown buyers prefer investing in a known quantity Gill said that putting money in Cherry Hills Village which is the most valuable because it caters to the largest span of potential buyers and it’s been renovated to a high finish level,” he said “It’s three gems combined into one specific home.” ALL MEMBERSHIPS RENEW AUTOMATICALLY. YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR A 1 YEAR MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL AT THE RATE IN EFFECT AT THAT TIME UNLESS YOU CANCEL YOUR MEMBERSHIP BY LOGGING IN OR BY CONTACTING [email protected] FOR ASSISTANCE WITH YOUR MEMBERSHIP PLEASE EMAIL [email protected] Denver Nuggets President Josh Kroenke listens during the team’s end-of-year press conference at Ball Arena in Denver on Thursday president of the Denver Nuggets basketball and Avalanche hockey teams spent $15.75 million last month to buy the 12,000-square-foot mansion at 5 Cherry Hills Park Drive who owns both Denver teams as well as Kroenke Sports & Entertainment The younger Kroenke used 5780 Residence LLC to purchase the five-bedroom In a document filed with the Colorado Secretary of State, 5780 Residence LLC, which was formed on May 21, listed The Kroenke Group’s in-house counsel, Jason Meyerpeter, as its registered agent. The document also listed the LLC’s address as 1000 Chopper Circle, the address of Ball Arena This 11,930-square-foot mansion sits on a 2.53-acre lot across from Cherry Hills Country Club and has a 24-hour staffed guard gate surveillance cameras and a monitoring system by Bravas A records search shows eight addresses associated with Josh Kroenke purchased in 2012 for $1.2 million using the similarly named 5780 Investments LLC which also is the address of The Kroenke Group The transaction is the most expensive on-market sale in Cherry Hills Village However, the sale is dwarfed by former Denver quarterback Russell Wilson’s metro record-setting 2022 off-market purchase of nearby 10 Cherry Hills Park Drive for $25 million. Wilson and singer wife Ciara lost money when they sold the house for $21.5 million in March Wilson now plays for the Pittsburgh Steelers The home features one of the largest golf simulators in a private home in the United States Haley Custom Houses built the house and BOSS Architecture designed it The mansion features a chef’s kitchen with two Caesarstone islands four beverage refrigerators and four dishwashers The dining room and stairway feature custom-designed chandeliers Other amenities include a state-of-the-art gym and one of the largest golf simulators in a private home in the United States saying the agency signed a non-disclosure agreement Behr didn’t return a call requesting comment Kroenke didn’t return requests for comment sent to the Nuggets and Avalanche representatives ALL MEMBERSHIPS RENEW AUTOMATICALLY. YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR A 1 YEAR MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL AT THE RATE IN EFFECT AT THAT TIME UNLESS YOU CANCEL YOUR MEMBERSHIP BY LOGGING IN OR BY CONTACTING [email protected] FOR ASSISTANCE WITH YOUR MEMBERSHIP PLEASE EMAIL [email protected] Cherry Hills Village, Colorado is one of the most affluent areas in all of Colorado. This Colorado community has many mansions and this one is truly amazing. Listed at $14.75 million on Realtor the home located at 1 Churchill Drive is one that nearly anyone would love to call home This Cherry Hills Village mansion is also located right on the Cherry Hills Country Club Golf Course Gallery Credit: Matt Sparx The Cherry Hills Village mansion also has a separate guest apartment, an outdoor pool, and an impressive wine cellar. To learn more about this Cherry Hills Village mansion, located at 1 Churchill Drive, see the full listing on Realtor.com Gallery Credit: Matt Sparx Gallery Credit: Matt Sparx This Cherry Hills Village mansion is listed for $14.75 million and is located right on the Cherry Hills Country Club Golf Course. The home has six bedrooms, five and a half bathrooms, more than 12,000 square feet of living space, and nearly two acres of land.\nRead More Cherry Hills Village, Colorado is one of the most affluent areas in all of Colorado. This Colorado community has many mansions and this one is truly amazing. Listed at $14.75 million on Realtor The Cherry Hills Village mansion also has a separate guest apartment, an outdoor pool, and an impressive wine cellar. To learn more about this Cherry Hills Village mansion, located at 1 Churchill Drive, see the full listing on Realtor.com The City conducted a nation-wide recruitment search for the Chief of Police position upon Chief Michelle Tovrea’s retirement currently Commander of Special Operations at the Town of Castle Rock was selected as the next Chief of Police of the City of Cherry Hills Village Jason will begin his employment with the City on Monday “Based on the experience and leadership qualities Chief Lyons brings to the table we are very excited to have him join the team and our community,” said City Manager Chris Cramer “Jason has the experience and skill set to ensure public safety remains a top priority in Cherry Hills Village.” He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Administration of Criminal Justice from Mountain State University in Beckley West Virginia and his Master’s Degree in Justice Administration from Norwich University in Northfield Lyons has more than 26 years of police service including Commander Jason is an adjunct instructor/professor with the FBI-Law Enforcement Executive Development Association Jason has completed several law enforcement training programs including FBI National Academy FBI-LEEDA Command Institute for Law Enforcement Executives Police Executive Research Forum’s Senior Management Institute for Police and the Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command Jason also served in the United States Army Reserve for eight years The Chief of Police is responsible for the overall management of the Police Department Chief of Police provides leadership and direction to meet City goals and to coordinate with other departments